Wine
From hidden vineyards to natural winemaking, we explore the regions, producers, and bottles that shape the way we drink today.
The Vineyards of West Texas
Along Highway 290 near Fredericksburg, Texas, the heart of Texas Hill Country’s wine region is proudly beating. Although Texas itself ranks number five among wine-producing…
The Wine Tasting Rooms of Los Olivos – Forty Strong
In a tiny California town less than an hour from Santa Barbara, there’s a remarkable amount of wine flowing. The reason: some forty tasting rooms…
Los Angeles’ Oldest – and Only – Winery, San Antonio Winery
Downtown Los Angeles is hardly Napa. And yet one of the most interesting and historic wineries in the state is located on the eastern edge…
San Diego’s Highland Valley Wine Trail Catching the Rhythm of the Valley
“Wine has a rhythm to it,” muses Denise Clark, musician, music lover, winemaker and co-owner of Altipiano Winery. “It’s like a symphony waiting to be…
Foxen Canyon Wineries – Exploring the Trail
Nestled in Central California not far from the faux Danish village of Solvang, the Foxen Canyon Wineries offer one of the most unique spots in…
Building Your Own Wine Collection
If you dream of starting your own wine collection – or even just setting up a well-stocked wine cellar – here’s the good news: you…
Farm-to-Glass Cocktails with Flavorful Shrubs and Bitters
These shrubs are not the ones you plant around your front porch. Today’s shrubs and bitters are the ingredients that are shaking up the craft…
The Hues of Red Wine
Standing in front of you, a hundred plus bottles of red wine from cabs and merlots, to sauvignons and all in-betweens, all screaming “pick me,…
Messina Hof Winery: Introducing High-End Wine on Tap
Messina Hof is the most awarded and renowned Texas wine in national and international competitions. Despite its many awards, however, Messina Hof is best known…
Beer AND Wine? Meet a Hybrid That’s Making Headlines
Can’t decide if you love wine or beer more? You might not need to. Figueroa Mountain Brewing & Margerum Wine are two Buellton, California-based companies…
Pop the Sparkling! But Which One? Champagne vs. Prosecco vs. Sparkling Wine
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Popping a bottle of bubbly seems to be the thing to do. Although (personally speaking) anytime is a good time for…
Il Palagio Vineyard – A Piece of Paradise in Firenze, Italy
The first time I can remember ever consciously listening to a band – not just listening to music – I was sitting by the radio…
Anarchist Mountain Vineyard, BC
It’s natural, at the start of a New Year, to ask ourselves: “What does it mean to be alive?” We breathe, we eat, we give…
Red, White and Orange (?) Wine
Those in the wine world go back and forth with their opinions about it. It’s been called the “hipster of the wine world.” The majority…
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk – Wine Terms You Should Know
Master 14 essential wine terms to confidently discuss acidity, tannins, body, and finish with any sommelier or wine enthusiast. These core vocabulary words cover the…
